Allegion (formerly Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies) has announced a key appointment which will see the leading provider of safety and security products strengthen its share of the electronic access control market in the UK hospitality sector.

Colin Green has joined Allegion as Area Sales Manager Hospitality, covering the Midlands and North regions. Having worked in both the security and hospitality sectors in a career spanning 18 years, Colin brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

At Allegion, Colin will work closely with independent hotels, small and large hotel groups, and hotel management companies to provide a bespoke, innovative security technology solution which fits their specific requirements.

With a remit to build a profitable market share and brand image for Allegion's CISA eSIGNO brand of electronic access control products, Colin will focus on increasing sales and securing long term relationships with targeted customers. He will provide support for customers right through to installation, and he will then implement feedback procedures to safeguard customer satisfaction.

Paul Taylor, UK Sales Leader for CISA Hotel Locking Systems at Allegion, said: "Colin has a proven track record as a very successful sales manager, and his commercial acumen and customer focus lead me to believe he will be a real asset to the team. Colin has already demonstrated his understanding of the hospitality sector and sound product knowledge, and I expect he will play a key role in the growth of Allegion's market share.

Colin added: "I am very excited about joining Allegion and positively contributing to the business as the CISA eSIGNO team looks to capitalise on all opportunities to constantly drive expansion across the hospitality market place."

The CISA eSIGNO product range combines superior Italian design with practical features and technology which integrate with the day-to-day running of modern hotels. The extensive portfolio includes hotel locking systems, contactless locks, electronic cylinders, energy savers, safes and minibars.